Molten Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe!
A delicious recipe for molten chocolate lava cake served with vanilla ice cream, featuring a warm, gooey chocolate center that’s perfect for dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
- Chocolate sauce or ganache (for drizzle)
- Chocolate shavings or curls
- Chocolate heart or topper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 4 ramekins and lightly dust with cocoa powder.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter together (microwave or double boiler) until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk powdered sugar into the chocolate mixture.
- Add eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla. Whisk until glossy and thick.
- Gently fold in flour and salt just until combined.
- Divide batter evenly into ramekins and place on a baking tray.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft and molten.
- Rest for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto plates.
Notes
- Do NOT overbake — the center should jiggle slightly.
- Chill batter for 20 minutes if you want thicker lava.
- Use high-quality chocolate for ultra-silky flow.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake with ice cream
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Protein: 7g